Cheer Me On

Writing letters has always been a powerful tool for me to process and release stress, limiting beliefs, and painful memories. It helps me learn how to love and care for myself more deeply. 2024 has been a big year for me, and today I want to bid it farewell.

Dear 2024,

I want to say goodbye. You’ve taught me so much in just 12 months, and I’m grateful for all the tough lessons I’ve learned. I’ve experienced painful moments and beautiful ones, had "aha" moments, and encountered situations I still don’t fully understand.

I choose to release the stress and anxiety I’ve been carrying, especially from these past three months. I deserve peace of mind, even if only for a second or two. As I close this chapter, I do so knowing I gave my best. I’m proud of myself for making it to this point, and I choose to give myself grace today.

Thank you and farewell,
Nina

If you feel inspired and up to it, you’re welcome to write your own farewell letter—whether in your own journal or in the comments below. 💌

#MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #CheckInWithMe #Fibromyalgia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #PTSD #BipolarDisorder #Disability #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #CheerMeOn #DistractMe #ThePencilCase

We did it! We made it to our final mood tracking reflection of the year! Let's reflect on our mood tracking experience this month. 🙂

What were some trends or patterns you saw come up? Have you learned anything new, reassuring, or interesting about yourself in the process of mood tracking this month? Is there anything you would like to improve or work on moving forward?

💡 Bonus: Feel free to also comment the color(s) that best represents your mood today as well. 🎖️

🟪 Purple: Empathetic, caring
💙 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident
🟢 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective
🟥 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried
🤎 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained
🟠 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed
⬛ Black: Bored, annoyed, restless
💛 Yellow: Depressed, unhappy, melancholy
⚪ White: Not sure if I can put my mood into words.
🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)

#MightyMoodTracking #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Disability #Autism #Fibromyalgia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Migraine #MultipleSclerosis
#CheerMeOn

Mighties, I received this tiny shark as a gift, and the first thing I thought when my brother gave it to me was, "I have to show my Mighty fam!" It’s so small, adorable, and also encouraging. 😩

In the spirit of my tiny shark friend, let’s share one act of kindness we can show ourselves today.

I’ll go first!
One act of kindness I can show myself today is spending some time writing on my blog after I finish my work and sharing other thoughtful gifts I’ve received that made me smile.

#MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #CheckInWithMe #Fibromyalgia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #PTSD #BipolarDisorder #Disability #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #CheerMeOn #DistractMe #ThePencilCase

First off, asking for help and seeking support is NOT a moral failure (say that to yourself as many times as you need to). Holiday weeks, especially as we wind down the year, are inherently hard. But we’re here to help!

💛 Here are some groups you can check out for community and support:
Grief Isn't Linear
Cheer Me On
LIFT ME UP
Self-Care Lounge
The Pencil Case
Let's Talk Anxiety
Let's Talk Depression
Conquer Your Mind

🔎 For all of our Mighty groups organized by topic and health condition, you can always browse our group directory:
themighty.com/groupdirectory

🎄 Here are some holiday-specific story collections you can take a look at, too:

Holiday Mental Health Tips (and Memes):
Holiday Mental Health Tips (and Memes!)

Holiday Survival With Chronic Illness:
Holiday Survival With Chronic Illness

Holiday Tips for Supporting Others:
Holiday Tips for Supporting Others

Navigating Grief During the Holidays:
Navigating Grief During the Holidays

Self-Care for The Holidays:
Self-Care for the Holidays

🔎 For more curated collections, feel free to browse them here:
themighty.com/collections/all

💟 Lastly, if you’re feeling low, like you’ve lost all hope, or are dealing with increased suicidal ideation, here are some resources we recommend: themighty.com/suicide-prevention-resources

#CheckInWithMe #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #RareDisease #Disability #MentalHealth #CheerMeOn #Selfcare